A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2464809 Details
Epoch: 114 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2466196 epoch_slot_no: 3796 block_no: 2464693 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2481 time: 2019-04-17 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae18974de6030aa9b2aa68c6622628abd905589cf0f25a2489ec7c036a4f8cc5Block Operator
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